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All life into the dark goes Into the womb, the tomb Into the hunger Into the teeth falls Into the mouth crawls Into the cavern called Into the center Life feeds, swallows its own tail Filling its belly full, Full of its children All life into the dark goes Into the womb, the tomb Into the hunger

—Wendy Rule, "Before and After Life"

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DAY TWENTY-SIX: Do you celebrate any festivals? Which ones or why not?

No. Even when I considered myself a "proper" Hellenic polytheist, I didn't really celebrate festivals. I tried for a time to honor deities on their festival days with longer-form prayers or litanies (courtesy of the wonderful Hearthstone), but I quickly burned out because it felt forced.

While not necessarily festival days, I do honor Hekate on new/dark moons and full moons, as well as on November 16th. I would like to build a sort of "wheel of the year" around Her, though.

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Hi, sorry for my mistaken sends before pls read my this msg, pls, I have left my religion a few months ago and I have since long time knew and learned about greek mythology, but that's what I have seen it as in my life as I used to belong to an abrahamic religion and thought that these were the false gods but now I really want to learn about hellism but i haven't found any hellinic before you can you please guide me? thank you

Hi there,

It sounds like research might be your best bet right now. Theoi is a great (and free) starting resource; it not only covers mythology but also topics like cult worship and epithets for the gods. It even has translations of various classical texts available (including hymns).

Additionally, I have a list of books here pertaining to Hellenic polytheism or adjacent topics (like Greek history or theurgy) that should be helpful, assuming you can get your hands on some. The only book on that list I'd advise against reading is George Lizos's Secrets of Greek Mysticism, as that book comprises a bit of an unorthodox, "New Age" take on Hellenic polytheism.

I hope this helps!

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"Oh wise Athena, help them see..."

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DAY TWENTY-FIVE: What was the most surprising thing you’ve learned about Hellenic Polytheism or your deities?

Back when I was first researching Hekate 4-5 years ago, I didn't realize just how expansive a goddess She really is. I thought She was simply a goddess of witchcraft and spirits; I didn't know She had roots as a goddess of motherhood and childbirth, nor did I realize that some considered Her the soul of the world. She truly has transcended Her limits in surprising ways.

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DAY TWENTY-FOUR: What’s an offering you’ve made that you’re really proud of?

I offered—and dedicated—my debut novel to Hekate. There are some subtle Hekatean vibes in it, but the story in general is also very stormy and cathartic, which put me in mind of Her.

I would love to keep offering Her my stories, but I've put my fiction writing on hiatus for the foreseeable future. Instead, I'm dedicating a new project to Her: writing about Hekatean worship, magick, mysticism, and similar topics.

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MY PATH TO THE CROSSROADS: part 2 (exploring witchcraft)

Continuing to share my personal journey to Hekate's crossroads—the path and practices that ultimately led me to the decision to become Her devotee. The second installment of this three-part series focuses on my mid twenties, when I first felt called to explore witchcraft. Find the post HERE. This series is reserved for keyholders! 🔑

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midnight rhythm

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A friend and I are going to attempt a spellwork challenge next year; I'm pretty excited! It's supposed to be a spell-a-day challenge, but we're just going to aim for a weekly spell (or more, depending on our mood). I'm hoping this will give me more opportunities to practice.

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MY PATH TO THE CROSSROADS: part 1 (early years)

I've decided to share my personal journey to Hekate's crossroads—the path and practices that ultimately led me to the decision to become Her devotee. The first installment of this three-part series focuses on my early years: my spiritual foundation. Find it HERE.

Unlike my previous posts, this series will be reserved for keyholders/members! 🔑

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1600’s anatomical engraving with alchemical symbolism /// by Gerhard Altzenbach

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Demeter goddess of the harvest, 09-2023

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Hakate Hecate Hekate

Bless you Divine Mother. You wind me down treacherous roads, up cold mountains & through battlefields that test my every action.

Let me experience this pain

Help me define it

Clasp me in your earth bound hands & push me to the stars, from it is only here that I will be able to view my full potential.

Your advice never dies. You are long lasting love.

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as small of a gripe as it is

witchcraft books stop assuming that the reader is female challenge.

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A comforting thought

Five thousand years ago, the Sumerians called the night ngi, the stars mul, and the moon Nanna.

Four thousand years ago, the Akkadians called the night mūšu, the stars kakkabū, and the moon Sîn.

Three thousand years ago, the Hittites called the night išpanza, the stars haštereš, and the moon Arma.

Two and a half thousand years ago, the Greeks called the night nux, the stars astra, and the moon Selênê.

Two thousand years ago, the Romans called the night nox, the stars stellae, and the moon Luna.

Kings and queens and heroes looked up at them. So did travelers coming home, and little children who sneaked out of bed. So did slaves, and mothers and soldiers and old shepherds, and Sappho and Muršili and Enheduanna and Socrates and Hatshepsut and Cyrus and Cicero. In this darkness it didn’t matter who they were, or where they stood. Only that they were human.

Think of that tonight, when you close your window. You are not alone. You share this night sky with centuries of dreamers and stargazers, and people who longed for quiet. Are you anxious? The Hittites were too: they called it pittuliyaš. Does your heart ache? The Greeks felt it too: they called it akhos. Those who look up to the stars for comfort are a family, and you belong to them. Your ancestors have stood under Nanna, Sîn, Arma, Selênê and Luna for five thousand years. Now its light is yours.

May it soothe you well.